The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Michael's face twisted into a mocking smile. "When you pulled this stunt, you had to know I wouldn't just let it slide. I'm taking you to court and demanding compensation for breach of contract. You were the one who insisted on signing the work contract, remember?"

Sophia took a deep breath, staring at Michael as he stood before her, relentlessly pursuing the plagiarism accusations against her, even referring to Emily as his wife.

In that moment, Sophia felt an overwhelming sense of pressure.

She recalled the day she first joined Smith Corporation, looking gaunt and weary. Back then, she believed Michael trusted and loved her.

It was Michael who said there was no need for a work contract, but she insisted on it.

Now, her insistence had led to her public humiliation, making her a laughingstock.

Sophia trembled, unable to believe Michael would treat her this way. Emily was the one who had lost, so how could this be happening?

"No, Michael, you wouldn't. How can you do this to me?"noveldrama

Desperate, Sophia pleaded with Michael.

She knew the situation was dire, and her only hope was Michael. If he relented, there might still be a chance to turn things around. But it seemed Michael had never been so cold to anyone before.

Emily realized Michael would never forgive Sophia.

Sure enough, Michael shook off Sophia's hand clinging to his arm, stepped off the stage, and signaled the bodyguards who appeared out of nowhere to block Sophia.

Emily was shocked by Michael's ruthlessness towards Sophia and wanted to escape the chaotic scene.

Sophia couldn't believe she was being disgraced at her own birthday party.

It was so humiliating!

Sophia continued to shout behind Michael, but her pleas and curses seemed like insignificant noise to him. He didn't pause for a moment, leaving Sophia to face the chaos alone.

The reporters, eager for a story, swarmed around her.

"Miss Brown, can you explain the plagiarism allegations?"

"Did you really plagiarize Mrs. Smith's work and use it in a Smith Corporation project?

Do you realize the damage this could cause the company?"

"Miss Brown, is it true that you graduated from a prestigious university? Is your art degree also plagiarized?"

"Please explain, Miss Brown. There are rumors online that you are the illegitimate daughter of the Brown family. What do you have to say about that?"

"Miss Brown, Miss Brown!"

Sophia had no answers, only hiding behind the bodyguards.

The reporters raised their cameras, capturing the dramatic turn of events with flashes like a meteor shower.

Meanwhile, Michael had reached Emily.

With everyone's attention on the desperate Sophia, Michael was ready to leave with a bewildered Emily, his expression grim.

"What's there to see? Let's go."

Emily hesitated but didn't pull away from Michael's hand, following him out of the

venue.

As they walked away, Sophia broke down completely, tears streaming as she screamed at the reporters.

"I didn't! I didn't! It's Michael and Emily! They're framing me! Both of them are framing me!" Sophia's feeble words were her only defense.

She knew it was futile, but she desperately hoped someone would believe her.

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Surrounded by the city lights, cars sped down the highway, and the wind rushed past. Emily stared out the open window, lost in thought. Michael noticed and said, "Close the window. Aren't you cold?"

Emily shook her head.

Michael couldn't do much but let her be.

He glanced at her occasionally, especially at red lights, feeling her presence intensely.

But at that moment, Emily didn't want to deal with anyone.

She felt a sense of relief, genuine relief.

Sophia had finally faced the consequences of her actions. Emily didn't mind the few

snide remarks she had to endure tonight; it was worth it for the show.

Reflecting on it, Emily knew she owed Michael gratitude and an apology.

With a sigh, she closed the window, bringing a quiet calm to the car, filled with a faint scent of perfume.

"Michael, thank you."

It was rare for Emily to express such gratitude.

Michael paused, as if expecting it.

"It was the right thing to do. Plagiarism is disgraceful."

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Emily nodded solemnly. "Still, thank you. I couldn't bring myself to report her. I was too soft-hearted. You helped me."

Michael didn't respond, just blinked.

His thoughts drifted with Emily's words.

He wasn't helping Emily; he was helping himself.

He wanted Emily to know he had no feelings for Sophia anymore, if he ever did. There was one reason he publicly exposed her and made her pay such a heavy price: he liked Emily and wanted to protect her rights.

But Emily didn't seem to see it that way.

They arrived at the Taylor Villa.

Emily still planned to stay with Isabella.

They were still a legitimate couple and had just cleared up misunderstandings; Michael couldn't understand why Emily wouldn't move back to Emerald Lake Manor. Finally, as

she got out of the car, he couldn't help but ask her about that.

Emily paused, unsure how to answer.

Did Sophia's being disgraced mean their issues were resolved?

Emily thought, not entirely.

"I just want to spend a few days with my mom." Emily deflected.

Was that really it?

Michael didn't believe it.

"Emerald Lake Manor is only five or six minutes away. You can visit anytime. Honey,

how long are you going to avoid me?"